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Fashion

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Rose Marie Reid design materials, approximately 1947-1956

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains design materials for Rose Marie Reid's business. Includes sketches of her plans for designs, design books with scraps of fabric to match each design, and photographs of the dresses with inventory information. All materials pertain to her swimsuit lines. Dated approximately 1947 to 1956.

Dates: approximately 1947-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8044, Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid / Rose Marie Reid professional papers

Rose Marie Reid swimsuits, approximately 1938-1980

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains original swimsuits designed by Reid. Includes several with her new elements, including tummy control, boyshort bottoms, Lycra, and knits. Also includes some swimsuits sewn with gold thread or gold leaf for glamour purposes. Dated approximately 1938 to 1980.

Dates: approximately 1938-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8044, Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid / Rose Marie Reid professional papers

Rose Marie Reid videos and audiotapes, approximately 1960-2004

 Sub-Series — Box 13: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233616769], Folder: 1-2
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains a few video recordings of Reid swimsuits. Includes two movies that feature Reid's swimsuits on the actresses. Also contains a recording of CBS news from 2004. Also contains one unlabeled audiotape. Dated approximately 1960 to 2004.

Dates: approximately 1960-2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8044, Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid / Rose Marie Reid professional papers

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